Overall score
Gladstone Central
47.6/100
Kin Kora
47.6/100
Gladstone Central vs Kin Kora, QLD Suburb Comparison
Gladstone Central for retirees and families; Kin Kora for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gladstone CentralKin Kora
Crime rate
Gladstone Central
85.4 / 1k
Kin Kora
85.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gladstone Central
141
Kin Kora
25
Population
Gladstone Central
1,550
Kin Kora
2,396
Metric leadGladstone Central 5Kin Kora 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGladstone Central
- Best for familiesGladstone Central
- Best for investmentKin Kora
- Best for best valueKin Kora
- Best for best schoolsKin Kora
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gladstone Central | Kin Kora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.6/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 85.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 25 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| Population | 1,550 | 2,396 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Gladstone Central reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Kin Kora is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Gladstone Central tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Kin Kora stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kin Kora, while Gladstone Central remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.